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Motown’s Funk Brothers to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Written by admin on March 6, 2013 – 9:13 pm -

Motown’s legendary house band, the Funk Brothers, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 21.

Guitarist Eddie Willis and percussionist Jack Ashford are among the musicians planning to attend the ceremony. Guitarist Joe Messina, 86, has also expressed an interest in attending, but no final decision has been made.

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Song of the Week #144 – “Stop! In the Name of Love”

Written by admin on February 11, 2013 – 3:32 pm -

The Supremes Stop! In the Name of Love single The Supremes’ “Stop! In the Name of Love” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Peter Frampton collaborates with Motown’s Funk Brothers

Written by admin on April 30, 2010 – 3:55 pm -

Motown’s legendary Funk Brothers can be heard on record again on Peter Frampton’s new album “Thank You Mr Churchill,” which was released on Tuesday.

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